Confession

 Dear Reader, these questions are taken from another site. They highlight some probing questions about the spiritual discipline of "confession".



1. How would you define The Discipline of Confession? Are you a person who desires to lead a lifestyle that allows the introspection of other mature Christians in your life? If not, why not?
2. What part does confession play in your relationships with church members, friends, coworkers, and family? How does your confession help you make the right decisions?
3. How does the refusal to be responsible with our faith counteract confession? What is the cost to the Kingdom of God when Christians refuse to confess?
4. What happens when your church does not engage in confession or teach and encourage its people to be people who confess?
5. What happens to your relationship with God, with others, and with the opportunities God gives you when you refuse to confess?
6. When have you exercised confession the most?
7. In what situation did you fail to engage in confession when you should have? What is the cost you have paid or could pay by not allowing others to hold you accountable?
8. Take a look at your conscience, your regret and grief, and your determination to avoid sin. Do they line up to His Way as they should?
9. Why can’t we serve both our desires and God’s will? Why do so many Christians try with all of their might? What will this double mindedness give them?
10. How much of your life is under Christ’s domain and control? Where do you fail in your judgments and decisions and how can you improve?
11. What issue is in your life that would improve with more confession? Take the time to really, fully examine your life to see if there is any wayward way in you. How much of your life is under Christ’s domain and control? Is Christ your all in all, your authority and LORD? If not, what is?

12. Think through the steps you need to take to put confession into action in a specific instance. For example, what can you do to improve your confessional life and relationship with Christ and others? What are the steps you would take to obtain a good mentor (if you do not have one already) to hold you accountable and also keep you encouraged?

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